Come From Away

In the organizer's words:

An exceptional situation that brought people together

What began as a normal day in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, turned into an unprecedented relief effort: on September 11, 2001, 38 planes carrying thousands of people from all over the world were diverted onto the runway of the large but barely used Gander Airport. The musical Come From Away tells this story and shows bright moments of a dark day through people's willingness to help.

A ray of hope in difficult times

The musical is based on the true story of the few days when the remote community of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, played host to people from all over the world. Undeterred by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cared for, fed and encouraged the stranded travelers through music, an open bar and the ultimately optimistic realization, despite the horrific events, that we are all part of a global family. The musical, written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, became an international success with audiences.

A tribute to helpfulness

The touching story about the small town in Newfoundland and the days immediately following the September 11 attacks was inspired by the people of Gander. With a score of breathtaking ballads and rousing Celtic folk-rock, the music is the epitome of storytelling. Far from the "typical" Broadway sound, Sankoff and Hein created an authentically cryptic tribute to the people who made "borders" disappear in dark times.

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